Prevalence of Neck Pain in Patients with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy and Short-Term Response After Operative Treatment: A Cohort Study of 664 Patients From 26 Global Sites.

Michel M SchneiderJetan H BadhiwalaMohammed Ali AlviLindsay A TetreaultPratipal KalsiRandy K IdlerJefferson R Wilson Michael G Fehlings

Published in: Global spine journal (2022)

Here, we demonstrate a high prevalence of neck pain in patients with DCM as well as a link between gender, body weight, comorbidity and age. We highlight a significant reduction in neck pain 6 months after surgery.

Keyphrases

body weight
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
spinal cord
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
spinal cord injury
patient reported